What I discussed with Macron in Paris – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a private working lunch with French President, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, as part of his ongoing visit to France.

Tinubu, who is currently on a 10-day private visit to Europe, was welcomed with a presidential guard of honour before entering into discussions with Macron.

The meeting, though described as private, signals continuing diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and France on political and economic cooperation.

Tinubu, in a post on his verified X handle after the meeting revealed his discussion with the French President.

He said, “Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron today at the Élysée Palace.

“We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.”

Confirming the development, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who also shared photographs of both leaders.  wrote:“President Bola Tinubu, with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, during a working private lunch at the Élysée Palace, Paris. Wednesday, September 10, 2025.”

Tinubu’s Paris stop follows a series of overseas engagements since he assumed office in May 2023.

Earlier this year, he attended the Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, where he joined other world leaders in discussions on climate change, debt restructuring, and economic development.

He has also made official trips to London, New Delhi for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Riyadh for the Saudi-Africa Summit, and Dubai for COP28, Brazil, among several others